There have been lots of DIY projects floating around for numbered dresser drawers, but most involved painting the numbers on. Although I think the idea is adorable (even more so for a kids room), I did not want to do anything to permanently alter the dresser. Removeable vinyl was the perfect answer. I found this beautiful vinyl at Joanns. It is relatively thick, like contact paper, and has a subtle geometric pattern.
I printed all the numbers with my laser printer in Helvetica font (remember simple fonts are easiest for cutting by hand). I also kept the font simple, since the vinyl already had an intricate pattern. I rough cut around the numbers and taped them to the front of the vinyl with scotch tape. I used scissors to carefully cut out each number, cutting through the printout and the vinyl.
I carefully applied the vinyl numbers to the center of the drawers, starting at the top of the number and slowly peeling the back off as I went and smoothing out any air bubbles. I eyeballed the placement. The vinyl is easy to peel off and reposition if necessary.
I love the pop of aqua on the natural drawer fronts. I also love that these are totally removable whenever I want to change up the color scheme or return the dresser to it’s original form.
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This is so great! And really genius for a kids room. I’ve heard it’s so much easier for them to help put their things away if they know exactly where it goes and now they do! Plus, the numbers aren’t permanent so it easily transitions into an older kids room. You did awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Love that! How great that it’s not permanent, too!
Love this, pinning it now! I also was hesitant to paint my dressers, this is perfect.
Love it!
This is so cute. You did an awesome job. I love the colors. Great job and beautiful blog. Lesley
Those number are adorable. I had no idea you could buy vinyl like that. I’ll have to check out Joann’s. My son’s closet doors are flat so vinyl would work perfect.
adorable! love the colors you chose!
Very useful idea! Pinned this.
Where is your dresser from?? I love it! The numbers are great too!
Hey Liza. The dresser is from the Moda collection at Room & Board. When we bought it the only choice was natural, but they have it now in espresso or fun colored drawer fronts.
I love the idea of numbers and letters in a kids room to incorporate learning. Way cute idea!